Herbs : Shilajita

Latin Name

Sanskrit Name

Shilajit

Hindi Name

Shilajita

English Name

Parts Used

The exudation of certain rocks in the Himalayas and other places of India.

Traditional Ayurvedic Uses

• Shilajit is a powerful source of all the minerals and trace minerals needed by the human body. It is more expensive than herbs, and takes over a month to process correctly for maximum health benefits. The white variety is considered most beneficial, but it is more rare and costly. It is purified by the sun and arid climate until it contains no living organisms. Its source is still a mystery, although it has been used for thousands of years. The mud is collected and further purified, then used as a mineral supplement.
  
• Shilajit supports all 13 metabolic processes (Agnis) which create all 7 categories of bodily tissues (Dhatus).